Siblings have their moment on the court Second thoughts
Three brothers for Kodiak (Alaska) High School’s basketball team finally took the floor together.
Chris Caguing, Brian Caguing and Augistine Caguing checked into Saturday’s game against Wasilla with 1:10 to go. Chris is a senior, Brian a junior and Augistine a sophomore.
It was Kodiak’s senior night, so it was Chris’ final home game. Saturday’s game was the first time all three players had suited up for a varsity game together.
“It is something that I will remember for the rest of my life — it was a once in a lifetime thing, unless we all play college ball together,” Chris Caguing told the Kodiak Daily Mirror.
Chris and Brian have played varsity for most of the season, while Kodiak Coach David Anderson called up Augistine from the junior varsity team specifically to give Chris a chance to play with all of his siblings.
“You try to figure out something to make it special for the seniors, and I thought that would be great for him to get out there with his brothers,” Anderson said.
None of the brothers scored, but that didn’t matter to them.
“I was telling my brothers on the sideline just to have fun. This is my last time with you guys on the court,” Chris said.
Chris, a 5-foot-5 guard, has only scored 25 points this season.
“It is something new to me because in the past three years of my basketball career I have played a lot,” Chris said. “This year was something different. I am happy where I am and at least I am part of a team. Just being with the team, bonding with them and playing with them makes me happy.”
But Saturday’s game presented the Caguings with a moment they’ll never forget.
“That minute and 10 seconds was something pretty special to me,” Chris said.
He said it
Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press believes Kurt Busch’s return to NASCAR is good for the sport:
“So [Kurt] Busch, who was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR over the domestic violence claim and placed on the blacklist by Chevrolet over the incident, has been reinstated to drive at Phoenix Sunday, his first points-race appearance of the season,” Brudenell wrote.
“He drives the No. 41 Automation Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing and is now eligible to compete for a place in Chase in 2015.
“A rare racing talent, Busch can run just about anything fast, whether it’s a stock car, Indy Car or dragster. His passion for motor sports is unbridled.
“In the cockpit, Busch does his best work. Away from it, there’s work to be done, and hopefully Kurt will finally get it after his most recent brush with the law.
“In 2004, Busch won the Sprint Cup championship for Jack Roush.
“He left ‘The Cat in the Hat’ under less than amicable circumstances after the 2005 season to join Roger Penske, where he stayed until 2011, departing once more following arguments with crew, the Captain and an ESPN cameraman. In those years, there also were fights with drivers and disputes with police.
“Busch has issues, and let’s hope he finally comes to grips with them.
“From a racing standpoint, his return to the track is welcome. He is a stone-cold wheelman, no doubt about that.
“Now he needs to prove he’s no longer an outlaw.”